Hilton Barbados - Furey and Associates
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Hilton Barbados - Furey and Associates
Advertising Supplement to USA TODAY Hilton Caribbean win a 6-night vacation See Page 6 For Contest Details. Something For Everyone At Hilton Caribbean Hotels & Resorts New in 2006: Resorts and Villas, Kids’ Programs, Meeting Space and More W ith all that’s new in 2006 – two resorts, oceanfront villas, children’s programs and meeting space – the Hilton Caribbean properties are poised for an exciting year. “We know Hilton Caribbean is the place our guests would rather be, and we work hard at ensuring our guests’ continued pleasure,” said Danny Hughes, vice president of Hilton Caribbean. “With all the new amenities in 2006, we are truly offering something for everyone.” The newest jewels in Hilton’s crown of accommodations are the Hilton Barbados resort and Hilton Santo Domingo hotel, and new luxury villas at Caribe Hilton in San Juan. The Hilton Barbados, situated on a peninsula on Needham’s Point and offering ocean view guestrooms with private balconies, features a fitness center, pool complex with cascading pools, Kidz Paradise™ club, and superior dining. Guarded by historic Fort Charles, the secluded location of Hilton Barbados is still close enough to all that Barbados has to offer in dining, shopping, and entertainment. Hilton Santo Domingo, on the city’s oceanfront boulevard, El Malecon, is a good example of a hotel whose reputation preceded it. Even before the hotel opened, its chefs were winning awards – a dozen, to be exact – from the Dominican Republic’s 31st annual Gastronomic Festival. In addition to exquisite dining, the hotel offers 228 oceanfront guestrooms, health club and swimming pool, and is anchored to a complex that includes shopping, entertainment and the city’s largest casino. And San Juan’s Caribe Hilton, Grande Dame of the Caribbean and symbolic of Puerto Rico’s glamour and style, ups the luxury ante with the debut of the Condado Lagoon Villas, where studios and one- and two-bedroom villas come with marble bathrooms, spacious living and sleeping areas, and private balconies, many with views of the ocean. Guests in need of home brewed java will be happy to spot a new Starbucks® at the resort, and lovers of pan-Asian and Latino cuisine will want to check out the new Lemongrass Restaurant. And, there’s fun for kids too, at the two newest Kidz Paradise™ clubs in the Hilton Caribbean chain: Hilton Barba- dos and Hilton Curaçao. Parents can relax knowing that qualified camp counselors are leading their children in agespecific activities, indoors and out. Among the many kid-approved activities are video games, drawing, reading, and arts and crafts, as well as swimming, nature walks and beach games. And, kids receive special welcome packs crammed with special gifts, like t-shirts, wristbands and Frisbees. It’s a Pleasure Doing Business The beachfront Hilton Curaçao, the largest resort meetings complex on the island, features a new Hilton Meetings® facility, with boardroom, six meeting rooms and business center, and the exclusive Executive Floor, where rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access and large working desks, and a private lounge serves up complimentary breakfast, snacks and beverages. The Hilton Meetings® complex at the new Hilton Barbados features a business center, boardroom with chairs ergonomically designed for day-long comfort, and three meeting rooms that can be divided into six breakout rooms. Tack on a giant ballroom, and you have the island’s largest meeting space. And at Hilton Santo Domingo, the leading conference hotel in the Dominican Republic, meeting goers have at their disposal two boardrooms, five flexible meeting rooms, fully equipped business center and two ballrooms. In the unlikely event an issue arises, all Hilton properties participate in the Hilton Caribbean Meetings Guarantee; if an event doesn’t proceed as contracted, you don’t pay for that portion of the event. To sweeten the deal even more, Hilton offers meeting planners who book 30-plus rooms to choose two of four perks: free high-speed Internet access in the guestrooms, complimentary coffee break, 20 percent off on meeting space, or a twohour Welcome Reception. Book 60-plus room nights, and choose three perks. Learn more about all of Hilton Caribbean’s business and pleasure offerings at hiltoncaribbean.com. Advertising Supplement to USA TODAY 2 WHAT’S NEW US Airways Offers Special Caribbean Fares Planning a trip to the Caribbean? Log on to www.usairways.com f o r great summer deals to more than 30 Caribbean destinations, each with its ow n u n i q u e flavor. Index, which rated 40 vacation destinations. For a free destination DVD, call 1-8003 - C U R A Ç AO o r v i s i t www.curacao.com. Barbados, home of the Cricket World Cup Final in 2007, is a destination for true explorers: there are romantic houses and overgrown ruins, caves, coral reefs, secluded coves and spectacular vistas. To learn more, contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1-800-221-9831, or visit www.visitbarbados.com. Curaçao Gets Top Ranking from Dow Jones A f t e r 2 0 0 5 ’s r e c o r d breaking hurricane season, Curaçao was named the best Caribbean island to visit to avoid hurricanes and other natural disasters, according to the Dow Jones Island The new International Waterfront Project underway in Port of Spain, the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, will up the cosmopolitan quotient of one the Caribbean’s most sophisticated cities. Among the improvements are a waterfront esplanade, public plaza, gardens and green spaces, terraces, verandas and water features. To learn more, visit www.visittnt.com. Enjoy Authentic Latin Charm in Nearby Puerto Rico Puerto Rico offers travelers more than the traditional beach destination. Whether you’re looking for adventure, romance, glittering night-life, family fun or a lazy beach vacation, Puerto Rico’s authentic Latin culture will charm you; best of all, it’s only a quick trip from the mainland US. For more infor mation, visit www.gotopuertorico.com. ix Hilton Caribbean properties and three Coral by Hilton all-inclusive resorts are offering special Tee-Off Time packages through December 31. Packages available at Hilton properties in the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Ponce (Puerto Rico), Trinidad and Tobago, include accommodations, daily breakfast for two, two rounds of golf per person with cart or caddy, and transfers, and prices begin at $198.To learn more, call 1-877-GO-HI LTON or visit hiltoncaribbean.com/golf. Packages available at Coral by Hilton all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic – Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and Puerto Plata – include accommodations and a room upgrade if available, two daily green fees for 18 holes, transfers, a bucket of practice balls daily, and taxes, and begin at $331. To learn more, call 1-877GO-HI LTON or visit coralbyhilton.com/golf. S Barbados to Host 2007 Cricket World Cup Final A More Sophisticated Trinidad and Tobago Choose from Barbados, Aruba, the islands of the Bahamas, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, to name just a few of the destinations served by US Airways. Tee Time At The Hilton Tee off at Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, Puerto Rico’s first island green. A Perfect Game Of Golf Awaits In The Caribbean I magine standing in the middle of an impeccably groomed green, as a softly scented ocean breeze ruffles the flag on your next hole. Where are you? In the Caribbean, of course, where the golf season runs 12 months of the year, and where each game of golf comes with the added bonus of spectacular scenery. On the southern tip of Puerto Rico, at Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, guests tee off at the island’s first island green, the new Costa Caribe Golf and Country Club, a 27- OLF G R E SUMMNAMENTuSr mate bean A , Jamaica TOUR ib r a C , g. 6 nship io bados Champ er, Bar t t u P nt's Preside ophy, , enge Tr 7 ll 2 a h C Aug. 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At the Guavaberry Golf and Country Club in the Dominican Republic, the par-72 course designed by Gary Player is built along sloping terrain with dramatic coralrock formations, ponds and waterfalls, and 700 native corozo palm trees to challenge the swing. Publisher: Jim Furey Associate Publisher: Barbara Furey Editor: Bernadette Suski Harding Design: B+W Creative Group, NYC Advertising: Furey and Associates Production Coordinator: Lillian Litterio Group Sales Director: Joe D’Alto Hilton Caribbean Publication Coordinators: Eileen Serret 305-774-4512 Tilo Joos 305-774-4548 For more information contact: Furey and Associates at Tel: 212-355-7034 Fax: 212-980-9244 E-mail: [email protected] Rihanna’s favorite place to play. Her backyard. There’s still a real Caribbean. Where you’ll find top recording artist and Bajan native Rihanna. Endless perfect beaches. Incredible dining. Spectacular golf. 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Say ‘I Do’ In One of The Most Romantic Places on Earth move the event to the Bahamas. The wedding ceremony was held in a Greek Orthodox church, and the reception followed at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau. For Donna, it was a dream come true. “I was very inspired by Oprah’s 50th B ec au se fa ir y ta le s ca n co m birthday bash, and when I mentioned tr ue , H il to n C e ar ib be an is of this to the Hilton’s wedding planner, she fe ri ng sp ec ia l wed di ng an d ho ne ym hired a designer to recreate the setting,” oo n packages thro ug h Dec. 31 at ei Sotiros-Bourbulas said. “We had 35 ght Hilton Caribbe an hotels. guests seated around one large table, The weddings package includ beneath a white canopy, with flowers, es ceremony, onsi te wedding co candles and twinkling white lights, ordinator to ar rang e all legal requ and we could hear the ocean from irements, bride’s bo uquet and groo where we sat. It was perfect.” m’s bo ut on ni er e, si ng le -t ie r wed According to Sotiros-Bourbudi ng cake, six 5” x 7” photographs, m las, the onsite wedding coordinator anicure and pedicu re for the bride took care of all the arrangements – and groom, and a co upon for a free flowers, food, music, cake, phofirst an ni ve rs ar y ni gh t at an y H tographer – and when the big day il to n C ar ib be an ho te l or re so rt . came, everything was perfect. R at es begin at $305 pe r coup “Everyone had a terrific time. It V is it h il to n ca le. ri b b ea n .c o m was an adventure, and we loved w ed d in g s o r / call 1-877every minute of it,” she said. GO H ILTO N, to le ar n more. Hilton Caribbea Offers the Perfe n Wedding Solutio ct n Your picture-perfect wedding awaits in the Caribbean. D onna Sotiros and her fiancé, Tom Bourbulas, had their hearts set on an outdoor wedding reception, but because they’d chosen February – and lived in Chicago – they decided to A Scuba Diver’s Paradise Exciting Adventures Await in the Caribbean Sea S lip beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea and a spectacular world awaits. Explore shipwrecks and coral reefs in Barbados, and hard and soft corals in Puerto Rico. Check out Cueva el Bufon, off the coast of Venezuela’s Isla de Margarita, where legend has it a pirate’s treasure is hidden. In Tobago, explore the world’s largest brain coral, and sneak peeks at elusive manta rays. Curaçao is surrounded by reefs, where you’ll find delicate corals and bright tropical fish, and in Jamaica, you’ll work up an appetite swimming with lobster, king crab and eels while exploring walls covered with hard and soft corals in red, pink, yellow and orange. In the Bahamas, dive to reefs, wrecks and coral walls, or swim with the sharks, and in the Dominican Republic, check out shallow coral reefs, underwater caves and shipwrecks, and dramatic towering pinnacles. Thrilling adventures beneath the sea. Diving Paradise Package Offered by Hilton Caribbean Scuba divers can explore the underwater realms of the Caribbean with the “Diving Paradise” package, available through Dec. 31 at Hilton Caribbean properties in the Bahamas; Barbados; Curaçao and Tobago. Accommodations, daily breakfast for two, two dives per stay including equipment rental, non-motorized water sports, and transfers are included. Prices vary. To learn more, call 1-877-GO-HILTON or visit hiltoncaribbean.com/scuba. At Coral by Hilton’s four, all-inclusive Dominican Republic resorts, there are onsite PADI/SSI certified dive shops, offering easy access to equipment and instructors for scuba diving and snorkeling. To learn more, call 1-877-GO-HILTON or visit coralbyhilton.com/scuba. Resorts in the Dominican Republic Canoa Coral by Hilton, Bayahibe Hamaca Coral by Hilton, Boca Chica Guests from around the world enjoy pool and beach aerobics, Latin dance lessons, Spanish classes, kids’ ice cream parties, water sports and more. The inSense Spa offers rejuvenation, and a lagoon-style pool with island and swim-up bar provide an alternative to the white sand Bayahibe Beach. Thirty minutes by boat from Saona Island, where divers find some of the most beautiful shallow-water reef systems in the Caribbean. Located on the white sand beach of Boca Chica Bay, the resort has several free-form pools, including one especially for kids, and an openair bar. With seas calmed by coral reefs, volleyball games 20 yards offshore are a common sight. When you need a break, slip into one of the thatched-roof palapas on the beach, or visit inSense Spa and Salon. For night owls, the casino and disco are open until 4 a.m. Costa Caribe Coral by Marien Coral by Hilton, Puerto Plata Hilton, Juan Dolio This coastal resort and casino is located at Juan Dolio beach, where a long, artificial reef creates tame surf conditions for kayakers, windsurfers and swimmers of all ages. Two isolated, cool-water spa tubs offer tranquil hideaways for guests in need of relaxation. With both the casino and disco open until 4 a.m., the fun doesn’t stop at nightfall. Guavaberry Golf & Country Club is nearby. Family-friendly, yet spacious enough for couples seeking privacy, this resort offers all-day activities, nightly disco dancing and theatrical shows, and tranquil hideaways like the inSense Spa and Salon. Located along Costa Dorada Beach on the island’s Amber Coast, the resort is nestled between a green mountain, and a golden-sand beach and the waters of the Atlantic, just three miles from the town. Call 1-877-GO-HILTON or visit coralbyhilton.com Where N O RT H E R N E U R O P E meets the come experience... S O U T H E R N C A R I B B E A N. one country, two unique islands Begin your trip at curacao.com or call 1.800.328.7222 real. different. www.visitTNT.com Contact us at: North America (Toll Free) 800 816 7541 Trinidad 868 675 7034 /669 5196 email: [email protected] Now Continental Airlines flies Non-Stop Weekly from Newark. American Airlines flies daily from Miami. Advertising Supplement to USA TODAY hen Monique Naraghi suggested to her two older boys, ages 13 and 11, that the family visit Disney World in Florida, she was shocked at their response. “They said no, that they wanted to go back to Puerto Rico instead,” Naraghi laughed. Back, specifically, to the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, where the family h a d s t aye d s eve r a l t i m e s before. “My boys love it there,” Naraghi said. “There’s a pool and private beach, an anchored raft the kids swim to, canoes and paddle boats, even bingo. And I feel safe letting them out of my sight, because I know there’s always someone who knows our kids by name.” It’s that level of pampering and attention that have made Hilton’s Kidz Paradise™ Clubs, Camp Coco, and Coral by Hilton’s Kidz Paradise™, unmitigated successes among parents and their kids. “When families stay with us, we work hard to make sure everyone, from grandparents right down to the tiniest tot, have a wonderful time. By providing safe and structured activities for kids, we’re giving the grown-ups a chance to relax and reconnect. 5 Resort, and Kidz Paradise™ at all four Coral by Hilton allinclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic: Canoa Coral by Hilton, Costa Caribe Coral by Hilton, Hamaca Coral by Hilton and M a r i e n C o r a l by Hilton. W It Gets Better Hilton Caribbean hotels and Coral by Hilton all-inclusive resorts also offer the Very Important Children (V.I.C.) program, so kids under age five get complimentary meals, and children ages 5-12 get free breakfast In the Caribbean, it's non-stop fun in the sun for kids of all ages. When The Kids Are Happy, Parents Are Too Hilton Caribbean and Coral by Hilton Hotels & Resorts Remember What It Means to Be A Kid At the end of the day, that makes for one very happy family,” said Danny Hughes, vice president of Hilton Caribbean. Overseen by professionals schooled in the art of fun, the clubs provide kid-friendly and age-appropriate programs featuring arts and crafts, drawing, reading, nature walks, video games, beach games and more. The success of the program has led to the opening of two new Kidz Paradise™ locations: at the new Hilton Barbados and Hilton Curaçao. These join Camp Coco in San Juan, a learning center at Hilton To b a g o G o l f & S p a plus half off on other meals when dining with an adult. Kids stay free in a room with their parents or grand-parents, and one night complimentary baby-sitting service is included. The V.I.C. prog r a m a t C o r a l by Hilton all-inclusive resorts allows children under 5 to stay and eat free; for children ages 5-12, parents pay $36 per night per child allinclusive. For information or reservations visit hiltoncaribbean. com, coralbyhilton.com, or call 1-877-GO-HILTON. Your Hilto nS Caribbeantay Helps Kids Ever wo nder what dif ference a do In 2001, Hilto llar might m n launched th ake? vices, or K.I.D e Kindness in .S. program, Donations an which enable d Seradd $1 per n s gu ight to their account when ests to voluntarily money is then they check o donated to a ut. The local children To date, the ’s charity. program has ra for the child ised more th an $1 million ren of the C aribbean; th helped pay fo ese funds hav r new school e buildings, sch trips, compu ool supplies, fie ter equipmen ld t, medical ca the islands se re, and more rved by Hilto at n Caribbean To learn mo properties. re, please visi t hiltoncarib bean.com/K IDS. HiltonEscapes.com Offers Quick and Easy One-Stop-Shopping for Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars and Activities I f y o u ’r e one of the 65 million Ameri cans who books travel online, your vacation planning just got a whole lot easier. Hilton’s new dynamic vacation packaging system, hiltonescapes.com, enables users to plan their Caribbean vacation down to the smallest detail, with the assurance that the prices offered are continually updated and the best ones available. Start by booking your stay at one of the Hilton Caribbean hotels and resorts, or a Coral by Hilton all-inclusive resort, and then book everything else you need: airline flights, airport shuttles, rental cars, long-term parking, tours, sightseeing, and custom-picked activities at the resort and nearby tourist sites. Need a shuttle from airport to hotel and back? Click! How about a visit to a sea aquarium, a snorkel excursion or even a lesson in training sea lions? Click, click and click! Does the thought of navigating airport long-term parking send chills down your spine? One click, and you’ll be picked up by a cozy, climate-controlled coach for a hassle-free ride to the terminal, and when you return, the same fast service will see you back to your car. Ready for golf lessons from a pro, on a championship golf course? Looking to sample the varied cuisines of the Caribbean, and explore the countryside and nearby towns and cities? Want to take advantage of Hilton’s famed family-oriented programs that include special activities and events just for the kids? It can all be accomplished at one place, and for one price. Traveling to the Caribbean doesn’t get any easier than this. At Hilton Escapes, you’ll log off knowing you’re set in every way for a fully customized vacation from start to finish. To book a Hilton Escapes vacation now, visit hiltonescapes.com or call 1-800-216-6904. Hilton Caribbean Hilton Margarita & Suites British Colonial Hilton Nassau, Bahamas Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico Hilton Curaçao, Netherlands Antilles Hilton Trinidad & Conference Centre The premiere international resort on the rugged island of Margarita, at picturesque Moreno Beach facing the Caribbean Sea, is easy to reach, yet has the ambience of an isolated island retreat. The beautifully l a n d s c a p e d r e s o r t ’s a m e n i t i e s include a 180-meter meandering river pool, plus sunf ish sailing and windsurf ing at exciting El Yaque beach nearby. This hotel, on the site of Old Fort Nassau, offers a taste of the island’s rich history, plus some of the most modern amenities for business and vacation travelers. A 300-foot-long white sand beach – the only private beach downtown – is dotted with lounge chairs and thatched sunshades. Enjoy views from the beach and the freshwater pool of cruise ships moored nearby, and the western tip of Paradise Island, 300 yards offshore. “Grande Dame of the Caribbean,” the stylish and historic Caribe Hilton is one of the most luxurious resorts in Puerto Rico. Set on an exclusive peninsula, with a secluded beach, oceanfront pools and amenities tailored to families, couples and business travelers, this resort is ideally situated between the historic old San Juan and the exciting Condado area. The suites and luxury studio, one- and two-bedroom villas feature private balconies with fabulous ocean or garden views. This beachfront beauty at Piscadera Bay features two private white sand beaches, a freeform infinity swimming pool, a PADI Dive Center, the first Livingwell Health and Beach Club in the world, and a spacious Kidz Club onsite, and AAA 18-hole golf nearby. For the business traveler, there are six new meeting rooms and an Executive Floor featuring 34 guest rooms and Executive Lounge with spectacular views of the bay. Willemstad, the island’s cultural and historical capital, is just four miles away. The “upside-down hotel” is favored for its striking architecture: guests enter on the top level and descend to their guest rooms, located on floors that cascade down a terraced hillside. From private balconies, guests enjoy panoramic views of the island, the landscaped gardens, the Gulf of Paria and Queen’s Park Savannah. The bustling downtown of nearby Port of Spain is a treasure trove for arts and crafts, cuisine, nightlife and boutiques. Hilton Barbados Hilton Tobago Golf & Spa Resort Hilton Kingston Jamaica Hilton Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Set on 750 acres, with 5,000 feet of private beach and 60 acres of protected mangrove forest, this resort offers suites with balconies overlooking the ocean and the Tobago Plantations’ 18-hole PGA-designed golf course. An on-site PADI 5-star Gold Palm IDC Dive and Water Sports Center, and three oceanfront pools, make this resort an excellent vacation destination. This resort is located in the heart of Kingston’s f inancial and diplomatic district, on 7.5 acres of lush t r o p i c a l l a n d s c a p e . G u e s t s m ay enjoy a full f itness center with pers o n a l t r a i n e r s , s a u n a , O ly m p i c sized pool and spa, as well f ine regional and international cuisine ranging from casual to upscale. Hilton Ponce Golf & Casino Resort, Puerto Rico This five-star resort, on the peninsula of Needham’s Point, is at the site of the old Barbados Hilton. Two white sand beaches and pristine blue waters set the stage for water sports, sailing and scuba diving, and an assortment of onsite dining venues tempt both casual and gour met enthusiasts. Five m i n u t e s t o Bridgetown, and not much farther to golf, horseback riding, sightseeing, nightlife and more. Situated on the southern tip of Puerto Rico, four miles from the historic downtown area of Ponce, this oceanfront resort offers unique architectural design and a tropical garden. It’s home to the brand-new Costa Caribe Golf & Country Club, featuring a 27-hole PGA championship golf course. Call 1-877-GO-HILTON or visit hiltoncaribbean.com This 21-story, tower-style resort is the newest addition to Hilton’s business collection, and the leading business and conference hotel in Santo Domingo. Located on El Malecon, the city’s oceanview boulevard, the property boasts the largest casino in town and anchors The Malecon Center, a shopping and restaurant complex. 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